Ashland Vs. Balchem Industry Stock Comparison

Sell

42

ASH
Ashland

Last Price:

95.77

Seasonality Move:

2.15%

Buy

62

BCPC
Balchem

Last Price:

146.27

Seasonality Move:

6.75%

Sell

42

Ashland (ASH) is a Sell

Is Ashland a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Ashland [ASH] share price is $94.50. The Score for ASH is 42, which is 16% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
ASH is currently trading in the 40-50% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
This Score is currently showing a lower than normal reading, suggesting risk levels may be somewhat higher than normal and additional caution is warranted.

Buy

62

Balchem (BCPC) is a Buy

Is Balchem a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Balchem [BCPC] share price is $143.90. The Score for BCPC is 62, which is 24% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
BCPC is currently trading in the 60-70% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
This Score is currently showing a higher than normal reading, suggesting risk levels may be somewhat lower than normal.

ASH Stock Price Chart

What is Ashland's stock price today?

The Ashland share price today is $94.50
Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and ASH is experiencing slight selling pressure.

BCPC Stock Price Chart

What is Balchem's stock price today?

The Balchem share price today is $143.90
The current trend is relatively stagnant and BCPC is experiencing slight buying pressure.

ASH Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	0.12	Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	46.2	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	-129563	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(94.62 - 96.82)	Sell
Bollinger Bands (100):	(83.85 - 96.53)	Buy

BCPC Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	-2.95	Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	44.55	Sell
Chaikin Money Flow:	26338	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(141.88 - 151.9)	Sell
Bollinger Bands (100):	(140.14 - 153.58)	Sell

ASH Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	95.76	Sell
20-day SMA:	95.37	Sell
50-day SMA:	95.43	Sell
200-day SMA:	86.22	Buy
8-day EMA:	95.51	Sell
20-day EMA:	95.52	Sell
50-day EMA:	94.21	Buy
200-day EMA:	89.81	Buy

BCPC Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	141.46	Buy
20-day SMA:	145.37	Sell
50-day SMA:	151.29	Sell
200-day SMA:	137.63	Buy
8-day EMA:	142.03	Buy
20-day EMA:	144.81	Sell
50-day EMA:	147.26	Sell
200-day EMA:	140.41	Buy

Ashland Earnings Growth & ASH Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.87 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.65 per share, an increase this year of $0.35 per share, and an increase next year of $1.18 per share.

Balchem Earnings Growth & BCPC Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.15 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.16 per share, an increase this year of $0.54 per share, and an increase next year of $0.53 per share.

Ashland Technical Analysis

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Balchem Technical Analysis

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